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Solar Eclipse April 8th, 2024

According to NASA Monday, April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.  The total solar eclipse will begin over the South Pacific Ocean,  Weather permitting, the first location in continental North America that will experience totality is Mexico's Pacific coast at around 11:07 a.m. PDT. 

The path of the eclipse continues from Mexico, entering the United States in Texas, and traveling through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.  Small parts of Tennessee and Michigan will also experience the total solar eclipse.  The eclipse will enter Canada in Southern Ontario, and continue through Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Cape Breton.  The eclipse will exit continental North America on the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada, at 5:15pm NDT.

 Solar Eclipse @ AML

Step into the cosmic excitement as we ignite anticipation with a thrilling event and watch party. Eclipse party will start at 1pm-2pm.  We will have free snacks and activities.

More information about the eclipse and other events:

NASA:  Eye Safety

SEAA:  How to Shoot Solar-Eclipse Images & Videos

TxDot: Total Guide to Texas Eclipse Travel

Planning on attending the event?